Worst air pollution Longford, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Longford is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 32.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Longford is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 33.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Longford's air quality benefits from its central midlands position, with vehicle traffic on the N4 and N5 the primary local source amid generally good wind dispersal across the flat, boggy countryside.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Fair

32.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

20.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

32.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

10.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00

AQI:

Fair

33.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

24.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

33.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

10.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

19.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Longford right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Longford is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 32.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Longford?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Longford will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 33.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Longford?

Longford experiences a distinct seasonal pattern in air quality, tied to its riverside setting near the River Camlin in the midlands. Turf and coal smoke can build up on still, cold winter nights, while the wetter, windier months of the rest of the year usually keep the air clean. Away from the town centre, conditions tend to stay a little cleaner even on the stillest winter nights.

Are air quality levels in Longford based on measurements or forecasts?

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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